It's Time

Chapter 1

Kurt Hummel sat in the familiar auditorium as he waited for the 'William McKinley High School - Class of 2013' students to start dancing through the archway, just like he had done the previous year.

You're probably wondering why someone as successful as Kurt Hummel would return to his high school, the place where all teenagers experience traumatising events from slushy facials, to getting impregnated by the worlds biggest dumb ass. If anyone should know about witnessing such behaviour, it was Kurt.

You see, Kurt was bullied when he roamed the hallways of McKinley. He was shoved into lockers, had is phone knocked out of his hands... He had even been sexually abused, all because of one tiny piece of information. Kurt is gay. He dealt with it of course; he said they were just a bunch of Neanderthals. That was until David Karofsky had terrified him with a death threat. Kurt couldn't handle it then, he couldn't handle the fact that he was too scared to get out of bed and go to school.

His father soon found out and simply refused to let his son proceed to be educated at McKinley, and transferred him to Dalton Academy. The school that has a zero-tolerance bullying policy. The school where Kurt felt safe. The school he had spied on, when he met Blaine Anderson. But that's for another time...

So there Kurt was sitting in the extremely uncomfortable chair, watching as the room filled with teary parents, waiting for their child to graduate high school and officially become adults. Kurt was sat in the front row waiting for a particular someone. He felt like he hadn't seen Blaine in decades -but it had only been a few months- and he felt his heart swell when he thought about the fact that it was less than ten minutes until he would see his face again.

Once the auditorium was filled with people conversing with one another, Kurt saw Principle Figgins take the stage. Kurt wondered whilst the room fell silent. Really, he still works here? I expected Coach Sylvester would have forced him to resign by now. He smiled as he remembered the determined Coach of the Cheerios and her bitchy comebacks. Kurt realised that he should actually be listening to what Figgins was saying and sat up in his seat to concentrate on the Principle.

"Hello. I welcome you all to the 'William McKinley – Class of 2013' graduation ceremony. First of all, I would like to say that the rumours of my wife's girlfriend being a lesbian are untrue." Wait…what? An awkward silence fills the room, breaking now and again by a few people coughing uncomfortably. Kurt's eyebrow furrowed as he replayed what Figgins had just said in his mind.

"Now…" Figgins continues, "It is time for the 2013 graduates to enter." The sound of music immediately quietened the voices of one or two parents chatting. It was so loud that Kurt could feel his body vibrating with the beat of the drums. He realised everyone was standing except him and jumped up quickly from the seat with a smile tugging at his lips. This is it. I'm finally going to see him! My cute, handsome bushy haired boyfriend!

Figgins' voice echoed through the microphone once again. "Please welcome onto the stage, Sam Evans!" The auditorium roared with applause and Sam entered with a wide grin. He ran to the end of the stage with a flick of his blonde hair and accepted the diploma. He chuckled and waved then turned and walked to the small band.

"Tina Cohen-Chang!" Tina smiled as she entered the archway and skipped to collect the scroll and joined Sam who enveloped her in a big hug. Kurt smiled as he watched his friends graduate high school.

Figgins smiled at their enthusiasm and called out again, "Blaine Anderson!" Kurt's heart quickened. Okay…here we go!

Blaine stepped through the curtains with a coy smirk on his face. He was wearing his usual suspenders and bow tie under his graduation gown. Blaine's eyes searched the crowd whilst he danced in his dapper way that suits him so well. Kurt giggled loudly and Blaine seemed to hear him as his golden-hazel eyes found Kurt's greyish-blue ones. Kurt's heart stopped and Blaine's smile widened, showing his perfect teeth. Blaine ignored his scroll and ran straight to Kurt, almost knocking him over in a deep kiss. Kurt smiled into the kiss for a few seconds before pulling away.

"Blaine, sweetie! Go and get you're diploma!" Kurt said loudly so Blaine could hear him over the insanely loud music and chatter. Blaine nodded happily before hopping back onto the stage and accepting the roll of paper with an obvious spring in his step. Blaine walked to the group of graduates already on the stage hugging and smiling at them, whilst his eyes remained on Kurt's.

Once the Class of 2013 were on the stage, Figgins silenced the small band and everyone took their seats. The auditorium was uncomfortably quiet. The Principle slowly walked to the microphone in the middle of the stage. He pointlessly cleared his throat to drag out the time so the tension could grow.

"I believe that the New Directions, McKinley's 'Glee Club', would like to perform one more song before they leave high school…for good this time. I don't want any Finn Hudson's this time around, seriously." A few people including Kurt chuckled at the thought of his step-brother being in the Army for sixteen days before shooting himself in the leg, being the clumsy self everyone was used to. "So, here are the New Directions!"

Some of the graduates got into a position before the music started up. Kurt thought he recognised the song as Blaine walked so he was centre stage, his eyes on Kurt the whole time. He took the lead, swaying as he started to sing.

Now I've had the time of my life.
No I've never felt like this before.
Yes I swear it's the truth and I owe it all to you.

Kurt remembered Sam and Quinn doing this at Sectionals one time and smiled at the memory. He couldn't believe how much time had passed since then. Kurt realised that he hadn't seen Quinn since the two of them left McKinley after graduation. He had the sudden need to get in contact with her again.

Tina joined Blaine centre stage with a sad smile, remembering that this was their last performance. She took over, singing her part of the duet.

'Cause I've had the time of my life and I owe it all to you

It was nice to see Tina finally had a duet. She had a beautiful voice, but it wasn't that strong, so she never got big parts. Blaine stole the song again, singing it just like Sam and Quinn had sung it previously.

I've been waiting for so long
Now I've finally found someone
To stand by me

We saw the writing on the wall
As we felt this magical fantasy

Now with passion in our eyes
There's no way we could disguise it secretly
So we take each others hand
Cause we seem to understand the urgency ooh
Just remember!

You're the one thing
I can't get enough of (I can't get enough of)
So I'll tell you something
This could belove(This could belove)
because

I've had the time of my life no I've never felt like this before
Yes I swear it's the truth and I owe it all to you

Hey baby, hey baby

With my body and soul I want you more than you'll ever know
So we'll just let it go don't be afraid to lose control
Yes I know what's on your mind when you say
"Stay with me tonight" (stay with me)
Just remember!

Blaine did a dance move that he clearly messed up. It was sort of a twirl or flip in the air. Once Blaine landed he tripped over his own feet and fell head first onto the stage floor. An epic fail. Kurt burst out laughing and Blaine laughed along, winking at Kurt. He got up of the floor and continued his duet with Tina.

You're the one thing I can't get enough of
(I can't get enough of.)
So I'll tell you something
This could belove(this could belove) because

(I've had) I've had the time of my life no I've never felt this way before
Yes I swear it's the truth and I owe it all to you.
'Cause I've had the time of my life
and I've searched through every open door
Till I've found the truth and I owe it all to you!

The song finished and the audience stood and cheered, some sniggering at Blaine's fail of a dance move. Kurt wolf-whistled loudly and Blaine grinned the cute grin he knew Kurt melted at. A few minutes later, everyone had returned to their seats and all the graduates were in a group again. Figgins was on the stage with the microphone in his hands. The sides of his mouth twitched for a brief moment before he spoke.

"Parents, guardians and friends. I give you 'William McKinley High School – Class of 2013'" The graduates cheered and threw their hats in the air with glee. Some hugged and laughed whilst others cried, knowing that that was it. No more high school. Kurt remembered what it felt like. Being happy because you were free, no studying or assignments needing to be done, happy because your life was finally beginning. But being upset because it was guaranteed that you won't see some of your friends ever again, upset that life was only going to get harder than it already was.

Kurt had it easy though, he almost immediately got a job working as an intern at Vogue when he didn't get into NYADA like he wanted. But he lost Blaine, they drifted apart. Then Blaine went to visit Kurt in New York, only to tell him that he'd been with someone, someone who wasn't Kurt. Kurt was broken then, he didn't eat or sleep and people noticed. Luckily, they got through it and now are more in love than ever. But there are still bad days. Everyone has bad days.

Kurt was so lost in thought that he didn't notice the graduates leaving the stage and the audience leaving. Kurt only noticed when Blaine wrapped his arms around him fro behind, kissing Kurt's neck grinning.

"Hi." Blaine said a few seconds later.

Kurt snapped out of his trance and turned around to face him and kiss Blaine on the lips softly. Blaine deepened the kiss, rubbing his hands up and down Kurt's back, making him shiver at the touch. Kurt mirrored Blaine's position but brought one hand to Blaine's hair to tug at it, he moaned in response. Kurt didn't know how long they were there but it felt like eternity. Finally, Blaine pulled away looking straight into Kurt's now greeny-blue eyes. Kurt exchanged a shy smile with him, taking in Blaine's bright red swollen lips and slightly messed up hair –that made him look so hot- and took Blaine's had in his own, entwining their fingers perfectly.

"Hey sweetie! You're an adult now!" Kurt replied enthusiastically. Blaine grinned and kissed Kurt on the cheek.

Blaine's smile grew as he said, "I know! I feel so old!" Kurt smacked his arm playfully and Blaine chuckled. "So Kurt, how are we celebrating?" He added, hunger growing in his eyes.

"It's a surprise!" He answered. Blaine's eyes filled with lust as they walked out of the auditorium and into the parking lot. Blaine pulled his eyes away from Kurt to see what he was smiling at. Of course, Blaine's parents. He spotted them and frowned, looking disappointed that they weren't celebrating the way he wanted to.

Kurt saw his change in mood and added, "Don't worry Blainey, we'll definitely be doing that later!" Kurt winked before walking to Blaine's parents, swaying his hips in a way that Blaine thought should be illegal.

Wow! That's it then.. I'm finally done being a high school student. Blaine thought with mixed emotions. Amazed at how quickly the past four years has gone. Sad that he wouldn't be returning to McKinley in September like he normally did. Excited that he was moving to New York with Kurt, his beautiful boyfriend, the love of his life. Life was good.

Blaine began to follow Kurt to his mother -who currently has tears streaming down her face. Happy tears!- and father -who was grinning like a Cheshire Cat- awaiting to congratulate him.

Blaine's mother ran to Blaine. "Sweetheart! I'm so proud of you! We're proud of you!" She said breathlessly as she buried her head into Blaine's shoulder. Blaine just chuckled and smiled up at his father as he patted Blaine on the back.

"I couldn't of done it without you though." Blaine replied with a glance at his parents and Kurt.

"Don't be stupid Blaine! You're amazing! Just like your old man!" Blaine's father commented with a smirk. His wife stepped away from Blaine to smack his father's arm and added "And we love you Blaine."

"Yeah, we do. I'm so proud of you Blaine." Kurt sniffed, tears falling down his cheeks. This caused Blaine's eyes to water. How did I, Blaine Devon Anderson, random citizen of Ohio, manage to get the perfect soul mate? Blaine walked over to Kurt and embraced him, squeezing him tightly. Kurt returned the same amount of force and giggled.

Blaine turned his head so his mouth was next to Kurt's ear and whispered, "I love you, Kurt Hummel."

"I love you too, Blaine Anderson."

Yeah, Blaine thought still holding Kurt, my life is only just beginning.